Kitchen renovation in North York covers two main project types: bungalow and split-level kitchens in older neighbourhoods, and condo kitchens along the Yonge corridor. The bungalow projects typically involve opening up walls between the kitchen and the dining room. The condo projects work within the existing footprint with cabinet, counter and finish updates. Both are routine for our crews.
North York Bungalow Kitchen Conversions
Most pre-1970 North York bungalows in Willowdale, Don Mills and parts of Bayview Village have a galley kitchen separated from the dining room by a wall. Opening up that wall is the single most popular kitchen project we do here. Typical scope:
- Structural engineer reviews and designs the beam
- Building permit pulled
- Wall removed, beam and posts installed
- New L-shaped or peninsula layout with island where space allows
- New cabinets, quartz counters, tile backsplash
- Plumbing relocated if sink moves
- Electrical updated, pot lights, undercabinet lighting
- New flooring continuous through kitchen and dining
Condo Kitchens Along Yonge
The Yonge corridor in North York from Sheppard up to Steeles has dozens of older condo buildings with original 1990s and 2000s kitchens. Most condo kitchens we renovate stay in the same footprint because plumbing stacks cannot move. Updates focus on cabinets, counters, fixtures and lighting.
Older Home Considerations
North York homes built before 1970 commonly have:
- Knob and tube wiring behind plaster walls
- 60 amp electrical service that needs upgrading to 100 or 200 amp
- Cast iron drain stacks with rust scaling
- Lead solder copper plumbing
- Original plaster walls with metal lath
We budget unforeseen scope at 8 to 12 percent for older homes so you have a buffer.
Pricing Specific to North York
- Cosmetic refresh (older home): $20,000 to $32,000
- Standard mid-range remodel: $40,000 to $65,000
- Layout change with wall removal and island: $55,000 to $90,000
- High-end custom kitchen: $90,000 to $140,000+
- Condo kitchen (no layout change): $25,000 to $45,000